New Delhi: Parthavi Grewal, Vanshika Goswami and Hemant Sangwan punched their way to gold as Indian boxers made a strong impression, clinching a haul of 17 medals at the inaugural U-19 World Championships organised by World Boxing in Colorado, USA.
It was the female boxers who stole the show with as many as 10 of them standing on the podium at the age group tournament.
While Parthavi notched a dominant 5-0 win over Netherlands’ Aaliyah Hoppema in the women’s 65kg final, Vanshika emerged victorious in the women’s +80kg category against Germany’s Victoria Gatt by Referee Stops Contest (RSC) one minute and 37 minutes on Saturday.
In the next bout, Hemant clinched India’s sole gold medal in the men’s category by securing a 4-1 split decision victory over the USA’s Rishon Sims in the 90kg category. Nisha (51kg), Supriya Devi Thokchom (54kg)and Kritika Wasan (80kg) lost their respective finals to sign off with silver medals.
This significant medal count was highlighted by the contributions of 11 Khelo India Athletes (KIAs), of which eight are SAI National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) trainees.
The medallists also included three NCOE trainees who are non-KIAs, all training out of NCOE Rohtak.
Sports Minister lauds young pugilists
Indian Sports Minister Manshukh Mandaviya congratulated all the victorious junior boxers and appreciated their testament.
“I congratulate all the winners for their success – a testament to their hard work and the support from our coaches and training centers,” the Minister wrote.
Proud of our young boxers who have delivered a stellar performance at the inaugural U-19 World Boxing Championships in Colorado (USA), bringing home a total of 17 medals – an extraordinary feat on the global stage with 4 Gold🥇, 8 Silver 🥈 5 Bronze🥉
It gives me great happiness… pic.twitter.com/AcaHmNXvZc
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) November 3, 2024
Medal-winning Khelo India Athletes:
Boys – Sumit, Lakshay Rathi, Krrish Pal (all NCOE Rohtak), Aryan, Rishi Singh.
Girls – Krisha Verma (NCOE Aurangabad), Chanchal Chaudhary, Nisha, Vini, Akansha Phalaswal (all NCOE Rohtak), Supriya Devi.
Medal-winning NCOE Athletes: NCOE Rohtak – Parthavi, Vanshika (Gold), Chanchal, Nisha, Vini, Akansha, Kritika (Silver), Krrish Pal, Sumit, Lakshay Rathi (Bronze).
NCOE Aurangabad – Krisha Verma (Gold).
Overall medal winners: Gold: Krisha Verma (F75kg), Parthavi Grewal (F65kg), Vanshika Goswami (F+80KG), Hemant Sangwan (M90kg).
Silver: Nisha (F51kg), Supriya Devi Thokchom (F54kg), Kritika Wasan (F80kg), Chanchal Chaudhary (F48kg), Anjali Singh (F57kg), Vini (F60kg), Akansha Phalaswal (F70kg), Rahul Kundu (M75kg).
Bronze: Rishi Singh (M50kg), Krrish Pal (M55kg), Sumit (M70kg), Aryan (M85kg), Lakshay Rathi (M90+kg).
